By Soheila Zarfam

Endogenous maritime security

TEHRAN – Iran’s initiative to launch a maritime coalition of countries of West Asia has reverberated across Asia, eliciting affirmative reactions from key powers in the continent.

Messages of hypersonic missile 

In its editorial, Kayhan discussed the unveiling of the hypersonic Fattah missile. It wrote: The unveiling of the hypersonic missile can have a clear message for the governments that take illegal and arbitrary actions against in the interests of the Iranian nation.

Iranian ambassador to Riyadh outlines viewpoint on regional security

TEHRAN- The regional nations should embrace a new approach to regional security that is focused on development rather than militarism, according to Iran’s new ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

Tehran says won’t hesitate to reinforce deterrence capability

Foreign Ministry spokesman calls Blinken’s remarks “baseless”

TEHRAN- Iran will not hesitate to strengthen its defensive and deterrence capabilities, Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Tuesday night.

By Yuram Abdullah Weiler

Imam Khomeini’s Legacy: A viable and resilient model of Islamic governance

“Whatever one’s opinion of [Imam] Khomeini, it is difficult to deny that he was one of the most astute theo-political leaders in modern history.” —Amin Saikal, Professor of Political Science at the Australian National University

U.S. slaps fresh sanctions on dozen individuals, entities in Iran, China, Hong Kong

TEHRAN- More than a dozen people and organizations in Iran, China, and Hong Kong have been hit with additional sanctions by the Joe Biden administration for allegedly aiding the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missile development.

Russian diplomat blasts US, E3 for making unfounded claims against Iran

TEHRAN - During a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors in Vienna on Tuesday, a senior Russian diplomat lambasted the United States and its European allies for leveling false charges against Iran for its nuclear program, saying that “it is difficult to take them seriously.”

Raisi phones Erdogan to congratulate his reelection

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spoke over the phone with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on his re-election.

UN welcomes reopening of Iranian embassy in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN - Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the UN, has welcomed the reopening of the Iranian embassy in Saudi Arabia, calling the move “helpful.”

Foreign ministers of Iran and Brunei meet in Tehran

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian met with the foreign minister of Brunei in Tehran on Wednesday.

Conference to explore Iranian handicrafts in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN –The southern port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province will be hosting a national conference to discuss Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts On June 17, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

Qajar-era school in Borujerd to gain former glory

TEHRAN –The Qajar-era (1789–1925) Hojatieh School in Borujerd, the western province of Lorestan, has undergone some rehabilitation works, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Tourism projects come on stream in East Azarbaijan

TEHRAN –Some 74 tourism-related projects have been inaugurated across East Azarbaijan province, northwest Iran, over past two years, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Brunei envoy visits Fatima Masoumeh shrine in Qom

TEHRAN –On Tuesday, the 2nd Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei, Erywan bin Pehin Datu Pekerma Jaya Yusof, paid a visit to the holy shrine of Fatima Masoumeh (SA).

Traces of Chalcolithic settlements discovered in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists has found traces of Chalcolithic settlements in Tepe Kohneh Sufian in the city of Oshnavieh, northwest Iran.

Safavid-era caravanserai in Mahabad to turn into handicrafts center

TEHRAN –The Safavid-era (1501-1736) caravanserai of Simon in the northwestern city of Mahabad, West Azarbaijan province, is planned to turn into a handicrafts center, a local tourism official has said. 

By Martin Love

Countries can rot like fish out of water — from the head down…

Badly disposed homo sapiens inhabit every nook and cranny of the globe. There are enough of them, though they are a small, distinct minority, to make a soul sometimes feel ashamed of being one of the species. There is absolutely NO other species on earth that has done so much damage to other species and to themselves and to Nature for millennia as homo sapiens, and perhaps especially in the last couple of centuries as the earth’s number of humans has swelled in Malthusian leaps and bounds. Among mammals, it’s not even remotely possible to compare destructive human behaviors to the behaviors of other mammals because, simply, there is no comparison to be made. 

By Ali Karbalaei

Saudi Arabia executes three men

TEHRAN- Saudi Arabia has executed three men from the predominantly Shia-populated Eastern Province.

Cherry picking in Mazandaran    

Bandbon village in the northern province of Mazandaran is one of the main areas for cherry cultivation in the country.

Stage adaptation of Dostoevsky’s short story “The Crocodile” published in Persian

TEHRAN – “The Crocodile”, a play written by British actor and comedy writer Tom Basden based on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s short story of the same title, has been published in Persian.

“The Lady” to compete in Brazil Olhar de Cinema festival

TEHRAN – Iranian short drama “The Lady” will be competing in the Olhar de Cinema International Film Festival in Brazil.

Iranian Artists Forum to review doc on 1989 Romanian Revolution

TEHRAN – “Videograms of a Revolution”, an acclaimed documentary about the December 1989 Romanian Revolution, will be reviewed at the Iranian Artists Forum in Tehran on Sunday.

“Motherless” director honored at London Rainbow film festival

TEHRAN – Seyyed Morteza Fatemi won the best director award for his latest acclaimed drama “Motherless” at the 24th Rainbow International Film Festival London.

Iran to equip Venezuelan science and technology park

TEHRAN – Iranian companies, researchers, and experts will provide equipment for the Venezuelan science and technology park.

Regional fund to help promote environmental diplomacy

TEHRAN  - One of the measures taken by the Iranian government toward the development of environmental diplomacy was the holding of a regional summit on combating sand and dust storms last year.

IPL: Mahmoud Fekri appointed Havadar head coach

TEHRAN – Mahmoud Fekri was appointed as new head coach of Havadar football team on Wednesday.

Iran preparing 5-year comprehensive plan to expand transit ties with trade partners

TEHRAN – Iranian Transport and Urban Development Ministry is preparing a five-year comprehensive plan for increasing transportation and transit relations with Central Asia, as well as the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman countries, Deputy Transport Minister Shahriyar Afandizadeh announced.